With its adorable outfit and charming demeanour, this Chinese Crested is sure to capture the hearts of everyone attending Crufts this year. (Getty) (Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
Colourful coats, snazzy scarves and trendy leg warmers were all the rage as the contestants gathered for this year's Crufts dog show.
The furry competitors arrived at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham with wagging tails and eager faces on Thursday, braving a chilly start to the morning on the first day of the contest. One poodle wore a bright pink chunky scarf around its neck while another opted for a fuzzy green coat paired with pink hair accessories to wow the judges with a pop of colour.
Three Italian greyhounds wore bright coats to keep out the cold, while others donned rainbow-patterned leg warmers. This year, the annual competition will see thousands of dogs participate in a variety of challenges and presentations in a bid to take home a trophy.
The first day of the show will include a selection of agility and jumping tasks, a heelwork to music competition, obedience challenges, and a West Midlands police dog display. The jam-packed day will also include the judging of a variety of dog breeds, including a miniature schnauzer, an English toy terrier, a Japanese spitz and a chow chow.
More than 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024, with the event culminating in the Best in Show trophy, awarded on Sunday night.
With its fur brushed to perfection and a dignified poise, Standard Poodle named Persei is ready to showcase its incredible pedigree at Crufts. (Getty) (Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
An owner arrives at the NEC with her sleek and elegant Italian Greyhounds. (Reuters) (REUTERS / Reuters)
A Yorkshire terrier gets in the zone just before she's due to go in the show ring. (Getty) (Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
Another confident terrier proves she's a natural as the show begins. (Getty) (Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
A Standard Poodle is pampered and primped to perfection by their devoted owner. (PA) (Jacob King, PA Images)
These two cute dogs strut their stuff on the opening day of the event at the National Exhibition Centre. (Getty) (OLI SCARFF via Getty Images)
This poodle wore a bright pink chunky scarf around its neck as it made its way to the arena on a chilly morning. (PA) (Jacob King, PA Images)
This pampered pooch made its entrance in a pink buggy. (Getty) (OLI SCARFF via Getty Images)
These two definitely won't be catching a cold after they donned matching purple jumpers. (PA) (Jacob King, PA Images)
Italian Greyhounds arrive in matching outfits. But who wore it best? (Getty) (OLI SCARFF via Getty Images)
An anxious owner and his dogs patiently wait for their big moment. (Getty) (Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
This elegant Poodle is groomed to perfection before the judges run their rule over it. (Getty) (Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
A proud owner arrives with her dogs ready to take on all comers. (PA) (Jacob King, PA Images)
Two graceful and well-trained Standard Poodles dazzle the crowd on the first day of the competition. (PA) (Jacob King, PA Images)
A relaxed Standard Poodle takes some quiet time as it waits to be called to the floor for its big performance. (PA) (Jacob King, PA Images)
Owners and their English Bulldogs deal with last-minute nerves as they enter the show ring. (PA) (Jacob King, PA Images)
These two don't look like they're going to let anything worry them as they prepare for their event. (PA) (Jacob King, PA Images)
This Standard Poodle looks like a natural as it elegantly moves around the show ring in front of admiring crowds. (PA) (Jacob King, PA Images)
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